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Joe Jenkins

Managing Editor, Orange County

Joe Jenkins is a reporter who has worked for various publications including the Poughkeepsie Journal and the New York Daily News. He Graduated from the University at Buffalo in 2003 and received his master's degree from the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism in 2012. Joe is also a contributing columnist and analyst for various online sports publications.

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NORWALK, Conn. – Norwalk Paws will host a special Memorial Day Weekend event aimed at finding homes for about 20 cats and dogs who are "shelter veterans."The three-day adoption special will allow interested pet parents to pick their price on select dogs and cats who have spent extended time in the shelter. Richie, a 2-year-old foxhound mix is one dog who is part of the ...

DARIEN, Conn. — The former mistress and extortionist of Darien resident and Yankee General Manager Brian Cashman was detained by Immigration and Customs agents on Tuesday, according to the New York Daily News. Louise Meanwell, 41, is a British-born former Citibank vice president who pleaded guilty to several felony and misdemeanor counts stemming from blackmailing Cashman regarding ...

GREENWICH, Conn. – Greenwich native Colin Wilson will play for the chance to win the Stanley Cup after he and his Nashville Predators defeated the Anaheim Ducks 6-3 on Monday. Wilson, a center, has kept busy this post-season, netting 5 goals and adding 8 assists in only 13 games. Wilson comes from a long line of hockey players. His father, Carey and his grandfather, Jerry, both played ...

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – Metro-North and the MTA are hoping to help train riders brush up on their manners with a new campaign aimed helping fellow passengers in need. The pilot program, which began on Mother’s Day and runs through Labor Day, will examine ways to encourage courtesy by helping riders easily identify fellow customers with specialized needs like pregnant riders, seniors ...

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – Connecticut was ranked the seventh worst in terms of drug use by state, according to WalletHub. The study compares the 50 states and the District of Columbia in 15 key metrics, ranging from arrest and overdose rates to opioid prescriptions and meth-lab incidents per capita. Connecticut had the highest number of people receiving drug treatment per 100,000 drug ...

DARIEN, Conn. – A Stamford man is facing narcotics charges after he was stopped for driving a car with the wrong plates on Tuesday, May 9, according to Darien Police. Tory Hinton, 33, was pulled over after police saw him traveling in a Nissan Altima with dark tinted windows and a cracked windshield. Authorities ran the vehicle and found the plates were registered to a Honda Civic, ...

GREENWICH, Conn. – Police are investigating a burglary that took place at an Old Greenwich home on Sunday night, according to Greenwich Time. Officials said entry into the home was forced and it is not yet clear what – if anything – was taken Greenwich Time reported. Click here to read the Greenwich Time article.

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — Clouds and strong wind gusts on Monday will give way to summer-like conditions in Fairfield County this week. Clouds will give way to some sun on Monday with wind gusts up to 38 mph. The warming trend begins on Tuesday with abundant sunshine and highs around 72. The heatwave gets into gear on Wednesday with highs in the mid-70s. Expect lows to only drop into ...

NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- Philip Johnson's Glass House in New Canaan is both a National Historic Landmark and a museum. It's safe to say it won't be hitting the real estate market anytime soon. Another one of Johnson's glass homes in New Canaan is on the market, however. It can be yours for $12 million. The Wiley House, designed by Philip Johnson in the early 1950s, features four bedrooms ...

Being a school teacher is far from easy. Chipotle knows this and is offering to help educators the best way it knows how: With some free grub on Tuesday, May 2. Teachers, faculty and school staff members are eligible for buy one, get one free on salads, bowls, burritos or tacos. Only a valid schoold ID is needed to cash in on the tasty goodness. Not sure where to cash in? Click here to ...